Pilsner Malt
$2.20
Pilsner Malt is the lightest base malt, forming the foundation for classic German and Czech pilsners, as well as a multitude of other light lagers and ales. It is produced from high-quality two-row barley and undergoes gentle kilning at low temperatures.
This malt imparts a very light, straw-like color and a clean, slightly sweet, grainy flavor to the beer. Its neutral character allows the aroma of hops and the work of the yeast to fully express themselves, making it an ideal base for beers where purity and crispness are paramount.
Thanks to its high enzymatic activity, Pilsner Malt is excellent for mashes with a large proportion of unmalted grains.
Technical Specifications
- Origin: Germany / Belgium
- Type: Base Malt
- Color (°L): 1.5 - 2.1 °L
- Moisture: 4.5% max
- Protein: 10.0% - 11.5%
- Diastatic Power: > 100 °Lintner
- Flavor Profile: Clean, light, sweet, grainy
- Usage: Up to 100% of the grist
- Recommended Beer Styles: Pilsner, Helles, Kolsch, Belgian Tripel, Light Lagers, Saison
Latest reviews
The Heart of a Good Lager
If you want to brew a true, crisp pilsner, you can't do without this malt. It provides that clean, light base on which everything else is built. Works perfectly.
Clean Canvas
I use this malt as a "clean canvas" for many of my varieties. It doesn't interfere, but only enhances the other ingredients. Ideal for experimenting with hops or yeast. The quality is always top-notch.
Very Light, Be Aware
Excellent malt, but it's really very light. If you want any color at all, be sure to add specialty malts. For pilsners - it's super, but for pale ales I'd prefer something darker. Otherwise, no complaints.
